No hours - Operations Assistant Manager Dollar Tree Employee Review

2.0
25 Jan 2022
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Pros

The training process is easy

Cons

The lack of hours that are given to employees that want to work is sickening. Why does a manager only get 15-25 hours spread out over FIVE days making it difficult to pick up a second job. Also, female ASM who close the store at night take the deposit, alone to a bank with NO compensation. We are told not to "work off the clock" but that's what that is, doing a dangerous activity, using your gas and not getting paid. As a manager ur always called for assistant when u d clockednout for a break.. always... The store mangers get extremely upset if you don't stock the expected amount-even though you only have 5 hours and a lot of manager duties to do in that time as well. Along with being a back up cashier. You want me to stock more in a shift? Give me a longer shift. And, DT employees are one of the lowest paid employees. #fact The list goes on and on......

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Cons

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Pros

Working at Dollar Tree provided valuable hands-on leadership experience across every aspect of retail operations. I strengthened my skills in inventory management, merchandising, freight planning, staffing, customer service, compliance, and operational execution. The fast-paced environment challenged me to think quickly, prioritize effectively, and develop my team while delivering results. The relationships I built with my associates and customers were by far the most rewarding part of the job.

Cons

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